Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Primary Function

This position is responsible for planning, designing, and managing multidisciplinary projects related to water and wastewater treatment for municipal and institutional clients in the region. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert on these projects, handling the technical design requirements necessary for treatment systems, and ensuring their efficiency, sustainability, and adherence to environmental regulations. The role involves applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to develop effective solutions, as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Additionally, the position includes managing and providing technical leadership on wastewater treatment projects, which encompass process engineering, treatment facilities planning and design, and related infrastructure.

Primary Duties

• Provide technical leadership to design consultants to complete detailed and permitted construction plans
• Provide technical leadership for design and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems
• Lead the process design in feasibility studies and facility plans
• Lead the development of calculations, drawings, and specifications for complex wastewater treatment upgrades
• Support client service managers and business development efforts, serving as a technical subject matter expert at in-person and virtual meetings and project interviews
• Participate in project pursuits and interviews, including developing treatment process innovations, technical approaches, and scope items
• Develop scope and budget for new project opportunities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues interested in water and wastewater treatment project work

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer preferred
• At least ten (10) years of experience

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

About the Role

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to join our team in our Charleston, SC office. Our innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits. As a recognized leader in the Southeast and national water industry, our projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients. Our work ranges from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in water and wastewater treatment, with a proven track record of success in leading multidisciplinary projects. They should be able to demonstrate expertise in process engineering, treatment facilities planning and design, and related infrastructure. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders are essential. Proficiency in relevant software and a deep understanding of environmental regulations are also critical.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess a range of technical and interpersonal skills, including:

• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Experience with process engineering, treatment facilities planning and design, and related infrastructure
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in relevant software
• Understanding of environmental regulations

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Rich benefits programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Positive benefits, time-off programs
• Flexibility to maintain a healthy balance between work and home

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of our employees and clients.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We are not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Ardurra. We will not pay a fee for placement of a candidate referred by an agency.